Oh, do I have a recipe for you! Baked oatmeal is practically a staple in our house. I used to associate oatmeal as a winter meal, until I discovered how good these can be in the summer, too. I typically make a batch on Saturday or Sunday and it lasts us throughout the week. I say us, because Mister Rabbit and little Bunny gobble these up.
Not to mention, these are perfect during the first trimester, you know, when you need to eat something even thougheating is the last thing in the world you want to do? I’d grab some baked oatmeal first thing in the morning and it would keep the nausea (somewhat) at bay until I could coherently make my second breakfast.
The recipe below is in the form of a muffin, but I sometimes skip the muffin tins and make it in a casserole dish, then I just slice little bars and let Bunny eat them that way. She recently learned to sign “more” and is constantly asking for more oatmeal, which makes this mama happy.
If you make these as muffins, keep in mind that they’re not traditional muffins, so they won’t really rise. Also, play around with the extra ingredients; use what you have on hand already! I love that you can mix ingredients to your liking and that it’s stuffed with so many good-for-you foods: oatmeal, nuts, protein from the milk and eggs, fruit, flax seed, etc. The amount of muffins you’ll get in a batch will also vary depending on your add-ins.
Baked Oatmeal Muffins
adapted from Oven Love
Ingredients:
2 large eggs
1/4 cup butter, melted (can use butter substitute)
1/4 cup agave nectar or honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
2 Tablespoons flax seeds
4 ounces applesauce (one small container or a pouch)
1 apple, peeled and grated
1 1/4 milk
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1/4—1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1/4—1/2 cup dried fruit (optional; I’ve prefer dried apples and dried cranberries)
1/4—1/2 cup fresh or frozen fruit (optional; I like frozen blueberries—I don’t thaw before adding)
Directions:
Line two muffin tins with muffin/cupcake liners (or spray a 9×13 pan with non-stick spray). Preheat oven to 375f (180c).
In a large bowl stir together all ingredients except oats and your add-ins. Once everything is combined, mix in oats nuts and dried fruit. Carefully fold in fresh or frozen fruit.
Let oat mixture sit and soak for about 30 minutes at room temperature. After 30 minutes, scoop mixture into muffin cups (using 1/4 or 1/3 cup servings) or pour and smooth into baking pan. Bake for around 20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the muffin comes out clean. Pop the muffins out of the tin and let cool completely on a cooling rack. Will keep in the fridge in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to a week.
Enjoy!
hostess / wonderful watermelon / 39513 posts
Tasty!
blogger / grapefruit / 4836 posts
Can we be best friends??
these make me so happy right now! I cant wait to make them!
blogger / persimmon / 1398 posts
I’m sure I should comment on the actual recipe… but these photos! YUM!
blogger / clementine / 998 posts
Yum!
blogger / pomegranate / 3491 posts
Sounds fabulous and so easy!
blogger / clementine / 750 posts
@Mrs. Lion: haha yes, of course
And you’ll love these when you make them!
@Mrs. Paintbrush: thank you
(I have to admit that they were taken pre-baby…you know, when I had time for things like taking pictures of muffins!)
@Mrs. Confetti: So, so easy and so, so fabulous!
blogger / eggplant / 11551 posts
Looks good!
My kids love plain oatmeal just straight out of the bowl without any toppings! Sometimes I’ll refrigerate it in a rectangular pyrex, then slice it up in squares, and microwave. So funny that they like to eat it like that.
blogger / nectarine / 2687 posts
yum! these look so yummy!
blogger / persimmon / 1220 posts
Mmmmm these look yummy
blogger / nectarine / 2600 posts
Yum!
blogger / nectarine / 2043 posts
This sounds like an awesome recipe, I’m going to try it this weekend!
clementine / 811 posts
I make something super similar and found that they are fantastic for the first weeks PP when you can’t get it together to eat but are starving. I just heat them in the micro for about 20 seconds and have a glass of milk. A perfect one handed (I don’t use muffin liners) meal or snack!
In that vein they make a really, really great thing to bring to new mamas when you bring them a dinner or whatever
They freeze decently if necessary.
Yum!
blogger / clementine / 750 posts
@HazelEyes: Oh man, taking them to new moms is a FANTASTIC idea! (I’m eating a slice right now—so tasty!!)
blogger / clementine / 750 posts
@Mrs. Carrot: Let me know what you think! I’m due to make another batch this weekend (if not sooner), too!
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I’m making these right now for breakfast for tomorrow (using a pan bc I’m lazy and they’ll make for good bars)! Thanks for the recipe. I added in a handful of craisins for the kick of it and used coconut milk because I bet DH will like them and he’s dairy free. If I had time I’d make 2 batches-1 with coconut milk and the other with LO’s milk. I hope she likes them.
blogger / pear / 1563 posts
I’ll have to try this! Mr. P isn’t eating gluten and I’m trying to avoid sugar, so this recipe may work for us. Plus, they look so delicious!
hostess / papaya / 10219 posts
Do you think you could use quick oats with this recipe? Not minute oats but quick oats?
blogger / clementine / 750 posts
@travellingbee: I’m not exactly sure. I just looked up the difference between oats (here: http://www.thekitchn.com/whats-the-difference-steelcut-138355) and the only thing I’m thinking is that maybe I wouldn’t soak them for as long? Let me know if you try them and how it turns out with the quick oats!
@Mrs. Pinata: Oh I do hope they’ll work for you guys!
hostess / papaya / 10219 posts
@Mrs. Rabbit: I did try it and they turned out great. I don’t know if they taste the way that the other ones do because I don’t have them to compare with. But I think they are delish!
blogger / clementine / 750 posts
@travellingbee: YAAAY! So glad they worked out. Enjoy
persimmon / 1481 posts
I’m just about to pop these in the oven! Can’t wait to try them!
blogger / clementine / 750 posts
@MrsHansen82: Hope they came out great!!
persimmon / 1481 posts
@Mrs. Rabbit: they were great for my nighttime morning sickness!
blogger / kiwi / 675 posts
these look great, we love oatmeal around here so ill have to give them a try!